Study Abroad | Salzburg

Housing

Student Residence

Live with other AIFS students in a student residence with Austrian and International students. The student residence will include:

• Double and triple rooms with shared bathroom
• Access to communal facilities including a kitchen and study room
• Kitchen supplies and bed linens
• Coin-operated laundry (laundry costs are the responsibility of the student)

Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Salzburg.

City Facts

Geography

Salzburg is a city in central Austria, at the northern edge of the Alps. It has a population of approximately 158,000 people, which makes it the fourth-biggest city of Austria.

Culture

Home to Mozart and the Sound of Music, Salzburg is one of the most renowned and inspiring cities in Europe. It has an active classical and contemporary theater and music scene and hosts the famous Salzburg Festival.

Architecture

Salzburg has one of the best-preserved old town centers full of beautiful baroque architecture which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also home to Europe’s oldest restaurant, St. Peter Stiftskeller which was founded in 803 CE.

Site Staff

AIFS in Salzburg Director, January Term Program

Katharina Edtmayer

Katharina is a native Austrian who grew up outside of Salzburg. She initially pursued a diploma in interior design before she started work for the world´s largest home furnishing company as a manager. She has lived and worked in Australia, Switzerland, and Vienna. Katharina loves to meet new people and is happy to host international experiences for others. She looks forward to welcoming you to Salzburg!

The Salzburg Director introduces you to the community and helps you with cultural and housing questions.

AIFS in Salzburg Academic Director, January Term Program

Raphaela Behounek

Raphaela has worked as a teacher and tutor for English as a second language and knows the struggles of studying abroad and learning a foreign language from both a teacher and a student perspective. She initially joined AIFS as a lecturer for Literature and is excited to welcome students in Salzburg as Academic Director.

The Academic Director provides academic advice, handles communication within the GEC and with home Universities.

Cultural Activities

Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of Austrian culture, various activities will be organized such as:

• Salzburg city tour
• Visit to local pastry shop
• Visit to local sausage stand
• Visit to an opera or concert

Music 

Salzburg is the ideal place to pursue an interest in music. You can learn an instrument or deepen your appreciation of an instrument that you play already. AIFS can help arrange lessons with a private tutor. Students are responsible for paying any fees directly to the tutor.